08/08/2014
What's Ebola?
It's Bloody:
Ebola is what scientists call a haemorraghic fever - it operates by making its victims bleed from almost
anywhere on their body.
Usually, victims bleed to
death from Ebola.
It's Contagious:
Ebola is highly contagious;
being transmitted via
contact with body fluids
such as blood, saliva,
semen or body discharges.
Ebola is NOT AIRBORNE!
Really Deadly:
About 90% of people that
catch Ebola will die from it.
It's one of the deadliest
diseases in the world,
killing in a few weeks.
Untreatable:
This is the sad part - Ebola
has no known treatment or
cure. Victims are usually
treated for symptoms with
the faint hope that they
recover.
How Do I
Know Someone
has Ebola?:
Fever
Headache
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Weakness
Joint & Muscle
Ache
Stomach Pain
Lack of Appetite
Protect Yourself:
Wash Your Hands
with Soap
Do this a lot. You can
also use a good hand
sanitizer. Avoid
unnecessary contact!
Better to restrict yourself to food you prepared yourself.
Disinfect Your Surroundings
The virus cannot
survive disinfectants,heat, direct sunlight,detergents and soaps.
Clean up!:
Fumigate If you have Pests.
Rodents can be carriers of Ebola.
Fumigate your environment & dispose off the carcasses properly!
Don't Touch Carcasses
Dead bodies can still
transmit Ebola. Don't
touch them without
protective gear or avoid
them altogether.
Protect Yourself:
Use protective gear if you
must care or go near
someone you suspect has
Ebola.
Report:
Report any suspicious
symptoms in yourself or
anyone else IMMEDIATELY
you notice them. Don't
delay!!
Educate Everyone:
Tell your neighbours,
colleagues a
nd domestic
staff. You're safer when
everyone is educated
EDUCATE YOURSELF PEOPLE!!!
